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Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports
Oheka Castle Sold At Auction After Bankruptcy, Winning Bidders Reveal Plans: Reports Long Island’s historic Oheka Castle sold at auction for $72 million on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to multiple reports. The 112,000-square foot home on 23 acres in Huntington has been facing financial troubles for years. But co-owner Gary Melius told Newsday that Tuesday’s sale was enough to clear his debts. Ronald Browning and Paul Alflen placed the winning bid through a company named Gold Coast Property & Estate Management, Long Island Business News reported. Alflen told the outlet they plan to preserve the castle. Melius, 83, plans to continue living at Oheka and managing the proper…

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Missing Teens Found After Abandoning Group Trip To Long Island Park: Police Missing Teens Found After Abandoning Group Trip To Long Island Park: Police Missing Teens Found After Abandoning Group Trip To Long Island Park: Police
Missing Teens Found After Abandoning Group Trip To Long Island Park: Police Two teenage boys who disappeared during a group trip to a Long Island park have since been located, police said. The two 16-year-old boys lived in a youth group home in Brooklyn, which took a trip to Bayville Scream Park on Friday night, Oct. 23, the Nassau County Police Department said. During the trip, the two boys abandoned the rest of the group, cops said. Their disappearance set off a search across the area, and at least one police helicopter joined the search, according to News 12 Long Island. The search continued into Sunday night, Oct. 25, News 12 reported. Rumors spread online tha…
Gun, Knife Found In Suffolk County Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police Gun, Knife Found In Suffolk County Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police Gun, Knife Found In Suffolk County Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police
Gun, Knife Found In Suffolk County Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police A gun photo posted on social media led police to a Long Island high school, where staff found a firearm, knife and magazine in a 16-year-old student’s backpack, authorities said. The Smithtown teen was arrested at Smithtown West High School on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to Suffolk County Police. Fourth Precinct patrol officers responded to the school at 100 Central Road after a 911 caller reported that a student had posted a picture with a gun on social media, police said. School staff searched the student’s backpack and found the weapons and magazine at approximately 1:55 p.m., according…
Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’ Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’ Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’
Mastic Beach Library Shut Down After ‘Reports Of Drug Dealing, Prostitution, Violence’ A Long Island library branch will shut down day-to-day operations due to security concerns, according to multiple reports. The Mastic Beach branch of Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library will close on Christmas Eve, Newsday reported. Last week, the library had announced a reduction in hours due to “ongoing safety and security concerns at and around the branch.” But library leaders took a big additional step Monday, Oct. 26 and voted to close the branch on Dec. 24, according to News 12 Long Island. Officials said they’re planning a different, though still community-oriented, use for …
Drunk LI Driver Who Killed Cousin In Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Drunk LI Driver Who Killed Cousin In Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Drunk LI Driver Who Killed Cousin In Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities
Drunk LI Driver Who Killed Cousin In Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities A Long Island man admitted killing his cousin in a drunken car crash and seriously injuring another passenger after a night of drinking at a bar, authorities said. Brian Antonio Lopez Cruz, 23, of Woodmere, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. He is expected to receive five to 15 years in prison when he returns to court Wednesday, Dec. 2, according to the DA’s office. Prosecutors said they recommended a longer sentence of seven to 21 years. Lopez Cruz spent several hours at a bar in Hempste…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…